University of Maryland's Thurgood Marshall Hall Featured in ArchitectureDC Magazine
Design noted as “breath of fresh air” for innovation and commitment to public good
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University of Maryland’s Thurgood Marshall Hall was highlighted in ArchitectureDC Magazine in an article titled “Thoroughly Good: New Building Creates Sympathetic Contrast on the University of Maryland Campus.”
The article praises the building as “a breath of fresh air,” spotlighting its innovative design and commitment to advancing public good.
Designed by LEO A DALY, Thurgood Marshall Hall is a four-story symbol of the university’s dedication to education, democracy, and service. Central to the building’s architectural concept is the idea of the ancient Agora and Forum, spaces where democratic thought flourished. The article applauded the design’s integration of traditional and modern design.
“The modernization of the dominant neo-Georgian style is understood as the architectural manifestation of how public policy evolves,” it says. “Both architecture and public policy inherently require traditional foundations and new thinking. In particular, at this point in time, public policy requires more transparency, which here translates directly into architecture.”
The article also quoted LEO A DALY Design Principal Irena Savakova, RIBA LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador.
“We consciously decided where to spend money, and where not to: it was data driven,” she told the publication. “It really paid off. We got the school so much space and quality.”
The building also embodies sustainability and innovation, with a design that prioritizes biophilic principles and state-of-the-art technology to enhance learning experiences. LEED Gold certified, it reduces environmental impact while creating healthy, inspiring spaces.
Thurgood Marshall Hall, located adjacent to the Purple Line station and welcoming all to Do Good Plaza, serves as a gateway to the University of Maryland’s campus and its ambitious vision for the future.
"Thanks to the university's strategic focus on reinforcing regional connections and early master-planning efforts, this prominent site embodies the Do Good mission and strengthens connections to seats of power from Washington DC to Annapolis," said Anya Grant, AIA, LEO A DALY’s Washington D.C. studio higher education market sector leader.
Read the entire article in ArchitectureDC.